Alexander took out two black leather-covered folders from his drawer. William looked at the two maps curiously. He swallowed his saliva when Alexander opened the two files in front of him.
"Read it," Alexander pleaded.
William glanced at his father briefly before he picked up one of the files in front of him and began to read it. His brow furrowed as he read the file in his hand. When he finished, he took another file that his father had prepared and returned to reading it.
Alexander waited for William's reaction after he finished reading the second file. After William closed the file and placed it on his desk, Alexander spoke again to William. "Now, it all depends on your choice."
William looked at his father with a stern face. "Why did you make two versions of your will?"
"Your behavior has often embarrassed this family. Your scandal with several artists is enough to tarnish the good name of the Hunter family. I don't want to give our family fortune to someone who throws dirt in my face," said Alexander.
William laughed after hearing his father's answer. "Look, who's talking about morals here?"
He then glared at his father. "Who do you think I've looked up all this time??"
"I didn't make myself famous because of my sex tapes," said Alexander.
William chuckled. "Because you're good at covering up your bad habit."
"But, I've to admit that your scandal was exceptionally helpful. Given your outstanding performance in managing our hotel chain in Manhattan, I want to give you a chance, "said Alexander, chuckling.
William snorted in annoyance at his father's disparaging tone. "I can still use my brain."
"I know that," said Alexander.
"I won't let you take my rights away," said William.
"In that case, you must carry out the task I ordered."
"I don't have time for trivial tasks. I have enough work in Manhattan. Get straight to the point. What should I do?" he asked.
Alexander took out a file again from his drawer. This time the file contains plans to build a new hotel in the Alsace plains region. "I want to build a hotel in Riquewihr. I should have started to build the hotel. But there is a slight obstacle."
While Alexander was talking, William read the files on the hotel plans in Riquewihr. Riquewihr is a tourist village in France, located in the Alsace plains and the peaks of the Vosges mountains.
Since the Middle Ages, Riquewihr knowingly as one of the wine-producing villages in France. The buildings in the village are dominated by colorful half-timbered houses that date back to the 15th century. Cobbled streets and well-preserved old buildings make Riquewihr like a village from a fairy tale come true.
"The potential is huge if we build a boutique hotel there," said Alexander.
William was still reading the hotel plans in the village while Alexander continued his speech. "I can imagine the experience guests have when they stay at Riquewihr. With room windows overlooking the vineyards, a tour to see the wine processing and try it first hand."
"It seems that people will be willing to spend a lot of money to get the experience of staying in a fairy tale village," William said after he finished reading the plans for the hotel construction.
Alexander laughed at William's response to the plan to build a hotel in the village. "But I can't start construction yet. I don't mind if the building is on edge. There was one shop owner who didn't want to sell his place. The problem was that her building was in the middle of the block. That would be very bothersome."
William took a deep breath. "I understand. I have to persuade the owner to sell the place, right?"
"Do whatever it takes to get them to sell it, and I will make you the heir to the Hunter family. Despite your scandal," Alexander replied.
"It's not a difficult thing," said William.
"I didn't give a deadline. But the sooner you do it, the better. Because we can immediately start renovating the inside of the buildings and turning them into hotels," said Alexander.
"Okay. I want all the data about the place. I will check it before I go to that place."
"Don't worry. I'll ask Naomi to send all the data to you."
William then stood up from the chair in front of his father. "I think our conversation is over. Good night."
Alexander chuckled as William walked past him. He then contacted his secretary to send all the data regarding the construction of a boutique hotel in the village of Riquewihr.
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Charles went straight to William when he saw him come out of his father's library. "What are you talking about? He made two wills?"
William glanced briefly at Charles and took a deep breath. "I don't think I'll be returning to Manhattan soon."
Charles frowned. "You want to stay longer in Paris? It seems like something significant is going on that you're postponing your return to Manhattan."
"I had to carry out my father's orders so that I wouldn't lose all my inheritance," William said.
William then walked briskly down the hall. He looked at the garden in the middle of the family manor. "Did you bring cigarettes, Charl?"
Charles checked his trouser pocket. "I didn't bring it."
"Damn old man, he just wants to force me to do what he wants," William grumbled.
"What did he order you to do?" asked Charles.
"He asked me to sort things out at Riquewihr. Naomi will send everything to you. Give it to me as soon as you get the details from Naomi," William said.
Charles nodded his head.
"Ask Dimitri to get my car ready," William asked.
"Where are you going?"
William quickened his pace. "I feel like my head is about to explode after talking to that Old Man."
Charles could only take a deep breath when he saw William enter his room. Even though it was past midnight, it didn't seem like he would stop William from leaving his family's manor. After this, William will go to a luxury club in Paris to unwind after talking to his father.
"Hello, Dimitri. I hope you haven't slept. William asked you to prepare the car. He wants to take some fresh air," Charles said as soon as Dimitri answered the call.
Dimitri sighed into the phone. "Okay, I'll prepare."
"Thank you—" Charles didn't continue because Dimitri hung up.
Charles then rushed to his room. He had to follow William and keep an eye on him in the club so he wouldn't make a scene he was going to. Because if William creates a problem, he has to fix it immediately so that it doesn't spread to the media.
Whatever William does, he will always attract the paparazzi. Although William is not a public figure, his family's big name puts him under the camera's spotlight. He often dates artists or models. That makes him an easy target.
William is known as an arrogant billionaire. His handsome face and wealth made him a boyfriend material for women. So do not be surprised if William easily gets a woman who wants to accompany him, especially if he makes a fuss.
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